Words matter. These are the best Sara Gideon Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
No matter where I go, the number one concern I hear from Mainers is health care.
After 24 years in Washington, Senator Collins has become part of that broken system, putting special interests and her political party first. And Mainers know it and feel it.
From maintaining public safety to educating our children to providing critical services, our police officers, firefighters, sanitation workers, teachers, librarians and so many other public employees are there for us when we need them most.
For too long, Paul LePage tried to stand in the way of getting things done in Maine.
The State House is notorious for its crazy, unpredictable work hours – it’s a big reason why women are deterred from entering the legislature at all levels, and especially in leadership.
The health and safety of our neighbors and our communities should be our top priority – nothing is more important.
Mainers are hardworking, resourceful and resilient, too, but also deeply dedicated to each other and to taking care of one another.
Access to reliable Internet is a necessity, whether it’s for school, work, or staying connected with family and friends.
Here in Maine, we know that the system of special interests influencing elections runs contrary to our democratic values.
Throughout my time in the State House, we have worked to protect and expand access to reproductive care for people across the state.
We need to reduce carbon emissions, protect Maine’s key industries and preserve our coastlines from flooding and rising sea levels.
When I hear about Mainers rationing their medication or losing their life-savings despite being insured, I know our health care system requires major reform.
I promise to fight against any attempts to undermine Roe v. Wade in the Senate.
After some of the most contentious years in state government, I’ve made it clear that I will, and can, work with anyone to get things done.
People’s analysis of why to vote with me had to do with how they felt I could handle my family.
Maine’s lumber and forest products industry is key to our state’s economy and supports thousands of jobs across the state.
We’re constantly looking for ways to reach people in Maine to talk to them, reassure them and share resources and ideas.
Lobbyists and special interests continue to take advantage of loopholes that allow them to host lavish receptions and pay for trips for members of Congress. Those practices represent exactly what’s wrong with Washington, and I’m committed to ending them.
Our rural communities are the heart of Maine, and we must invest in them – building our energy infrastructure, expanding access to broadband, and most importantly, making sure every single person has access to the health care they need.
The health, safety and prosperity of our communities are our top priorities, and state and local governments provide critical services that protect and serve Maine people.
Whether we realize it or not, we benefit from the work of public-sector employees and our state, county and municipal governments every day.
When I think about Sen. Collins, I think she might have been different from the other people in Washington when she was first elected but I have to ask is that still the case.
I’m proud to work toward a greener, more vibrant economy with Mainers and stakeholders across our region through Northeast Clean Energy Council’s efforts.
I would say that of many, many difficult aspects of my job as speaker, presiding over a debate on a bill that has an emotional aspect to it on both sides is the most challenging thing that I can think of.
The skyrocketing costs of insulin are simply unaffordable for too many Maine families, and no one should be forced to choose between life-saving medications and essentials like groceries or clothes for their kids.
Nobody in Maine should be deciding between whether they go to a doctor, whether they buy their medicine or whether they’re putting food on the table.
A lot of what is preventing us from getting things done on the federal level is that there is too much influence from special interests over members of Congress.
We have taken on the fossil fuel companies, combating climate change and even the energy utilities.
A skilled, well-educated workforce will attract more companies and jobs to our state.
As Speaker, I passed protections for Mainers with pre-existing conditions to prevent insurance companies from denying them coverage – that’s the kind of leadership we need in Washington.
Not a single Mainer should be rationing their medication or avoiding a trip to the doctor because they aren’t sure what it will end up costing.
Failing to appropriately fund our schools creates more pressure on local communities who are forced to make up the state’s shortfall by increasing property taxes.
Throughout my life, I’ve always believed that the sole purpose of public service is to improve the lives of the people around us. From the Freeport Town Council to serving as Speaker of the State House, I’ve kept that sense of purpose close to my heart – consistently and passionately asking myself how we make progress.
I want to spend time sitting down with as many people as possible and learn the important issues before us.
As Speaker, I passed Maine’s most aggressive carbon emission reduction and renewable energy standards, and in the Senate, I will prioritize moving toward a completely clean and renewable energy system.
We have been, obviously both in Maine and nationally, enmeshed in this false narrative that’s based on a fear of immigrants, when in fact we are country founded by immigrants.
Maine is the best place in the country to live and to raise our family. And it’s because of our people and our approach to life. No fuss – no frills – just the stuff that really counts. The beauty around us. Our connection to our mountains and lakes and ocean and farmland.
In the State House, we fought to protect reproductive freedom for all Mainers – I’ll continue to fight for patients and providers in the Senate.
In the age of term limits, unfortunately, you see power not in the people who are elected by the people, but instead more in the hands of the people who are working behind the scenes.
We must provide our kids with the skills they need to stay and succeed here in Maine – that’s something we all agree on.
Maine farmers are critical to our state, and they deserve an advocate in the Senate.
Whether we have a new baby, a sick parent or an injured spouse, taking time off to care for our family member or ourselves is a need almost every one of us experiences during some point in our lives. This is true no matter where people live, what their income level is, or what kind of job they do.
As senator, Mainers can count on me to always prioritize Maine’s small businesses.
The ballot box and the voters and how they pay attention and the decisions they make are really what should define term limits.
The reality is we have allowed systemic racism to continue through all these years.
In the Senate, I will push to overturn Citizens United as I’ve been vocal about since I first served on the Town Council.
Every Mainer, regardless of their income or where they live, should have access to fresh, healthy food.
Here in Maine, we’ve expanded Medicaid, put protections in place for seniors and people with pre-existing conditions, cracked down on big drug companies and protected reproductive rights.
We know, without question, especially during a pandemic, we have to preserve people’s rights to be healthy and safe but also to exercise their fundamental right to vote and I think all of us should be very clear and very loud about that.
If you are willing to listen and if you are willing to sit around the table, sometimes especially with the people who you think you disagree with the most, it is still really possible to get things done.
I am steadfast in my belief that, no matter a person’s race, socioeconomic background, or what part of the state that they live in, every person has the right to make their own health decisions, control their own future, and receive care from the provider of their choice.
Susan Collins’ vote to put Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court may be paying off for her, but it’s put women’s control over their own health care decisions in extreme jeopardy.
Maine needs a comprehensive solar policy that brings us into the 21st century.
As senator, my focus will be on standing up for Mainers, especially when it comes to protecting our rights and fighting for our health care.
COVID-19 is a national crisis, and we need a national response to address it.
Forward-thinking energy policies protect our environment and drive our economy, strengthening businesses both small and large.
Planned Parenthood has been there for thousands of Maine people. From cancer screenings to crucial reproductive care, there are countless families that rely on their support and care.
Loggers and mills in Maine and across the country deserve fair trade policies and more support from our federal government.
I know how to stand up to a bully – but maybe more importantly how to work around a bully.
The women and men who have served in our military deserve nothing but the recognition and benefits they have earned with their service. Unfortunately for those in the LGBTQ-plus community that hasn’t always been the case.
